The Statesville Regional Airport hosted a special Building Plaque Unveiling luncheon last week to recognize the City Council members who helped advance construction of the airport’s new terminal building. The event, held ahead of the recent council transition, honored...
Harmon Faces New Drug Charges Amid Ongoing Trial for Fatal 2022 DWI Crash
A man currently on trial for a fatal 2022 DWI crash is now facing additional charges after authorities say he was found with Suboxone inside the Iredell County Detention Center. According to court records, 26-year-old Austin Ray Harmon — who is already charged with...
Historic change unfolding to chagrin of North Carolina Democrats
(The Center Square) – Gaining five times more in the last week, Republicans have moved to the cusp of eclipsing Democrats in voter registrations in North Carolina for the first time. Consolation prize as it may be, the change is historic and coincides with another...
Cleveland Police Arrest Driver After Highway Pursuit; Drugs Seized, Bond Set at $300,000
CLEVELAND, N.C. — A Cleveland man faces multiple drug trafficking and related charges after police say a late-night traffic stop led to a high-speed pursuit across county lines. According to the Cleveland Police Department, the incident began just before midnight on...
Local Partners Continue Holiday Tradition of Feeding Kids and First Responders
For the fifth year in a row, Burritos and Ribs owner Ana Johnson and Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Student Well-Being and Alternative Services Mark Vaughn joined forces over the Thanksgiving holiday to provide warm meals to first responders and homeless,...
Testimony Continues in Harmon Trial
STATESVILLE — An N.C. State Highway Patrol trooper testified Monday that Austin Ray Harmon was legally impaired when his Honda Accord crossed the center line on Fort Dobbs Road and collided with a golf cart, killing three people and seriously injuring three others....
Multiple Iredell County Schools Operating on Two-Hour Delay Due to Weather
Several area schools across Iredell County will operate on a two-hour delay this morning as a result of the ongoing weather conditions. School officials say the delayed start will allow additional time for improving travel conditions and ensure buses can safely...
Candidate Filing Resumes for 2026 Elections in Iredell County
Candidate filing for the 2026 elections resumes today and continues through Friday, December 12, in Iredell County. Numerous local and state races will appear on the November ballot, with primary elections, if required, scheduled for March 3. Here is the list of...
Testimony to Continue Today in Trial of Statesville Man Charged in Triple-Fatal Crash
An Iredell County Superior Court is scheduled to hear additional testimony on today in the trial of Austin Ray Harmon, the Statesville man charged with causing a crash that claimed the lives of three people and seriously injured three others. The group was traveling...
Iredell Sheriff’s Office Adds New K9 to Unit
The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has introduced the newest member of its K9 Unit: Enyo, a 1½-year-old Belgian Malinois. Enyo recently completed a training program with her handler, Deputy Jacob Berrier. The team is now certified and will be assigned to the Road...









